Quick facts
Species: Origin Palkia (Legendary)
Types: Water / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Origin Forme Palkia is a Water/Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO with extremely high attack power and strong Dragon-type moves.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Steel •
 Fire •
 Water
|
Best Origin Palkia Counters
Dragon-type Counters
- Haxorus: (Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe)
- Palkia: (Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor)
- Latios: (Dragon Breath / Dragon Claw)
Fairy-type Counters
- Tapu Koko: (Nature's Madness)
- Tapu Lele: (Nature's Madness)
- Xerneas: (Geomancy / Moonblast)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Origin Palkia:
- Rayquaza, Garchomp, Salamence, Latios, Latias, Gyarados – Dragon boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
Difficulty
Large groups can outdamage it, but coordinating shield usage and move timing remains critical for efficient raids.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Thunder / Iron Head / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Fire Punch / Precipice Blades | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock / Outrage | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Ancient Power / Outrage / Dragon Ascent | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Breaking Swipe / Outrage / Fire Blast | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
| Enamorus | Zen Headbutt / Astonish / Fairy Wind | Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot / Fly | - | Zen headbutt (11) and Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Haxorus | Counter / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Night Slash / Dragon Claw / Surf | Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake (140) |
| Tapu Lele | Astonish / Confusion | Focus Blast / Psyshock / Future Sight / Moonblast / Draining Kiss | Nature's Madness | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Xerneas | Tackle / Zen Headbutt | Giga Impact / Close Combat / Megahorn / Thunder / Moonblast | Geomancy | Geomancy (20) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Tapu Koko!----> | Quick Attack / Volt Switch | Brave Bird / Thunderbolt / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | Nature's Madness | Volt Switch (13) and Brave Bird (130) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Breaking Swipe / Outrage / Fire Blast | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Dragonite | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Dragon Tail | Hyper Beam / Thunder Punch / Dragon Claw / Outrage / Superpower / Hurricane | Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Salamence | Bite / Fire Fang / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Crunch / Fly / Brutal Swing / Draco Meteor | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Latios | Dragon Breath / Zen Headbutt | Dragon Claw / Psychic / Solar Beam / Aura Sphere | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Gardevoir | Confusion / Charge Beam / Charm / Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Psychic / Triple Axel | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Confusion / Charge Beam / Charm / Magical Leaf | Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Psychic / Triple Axel | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Psychic / Outrage / Thunder | Mist Ball | Charm (20) and Outrage (110) |
| Mega Gyarados | Bite / Dragon Breath / Waterfall | Twister / Hydro Pump / Outrage / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Dragon Pulse / Aqua Tail | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Moves & Threats
Origin Palkia common fast moves are Dragon Breath or Dragon Tail. Charged moves include Fire Blast or Aqua Tail or Draco Meteor and Hydro Pump. Elite move include Spacial Rend
Weather Effects
Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy type attackers. Windy weather : boosts Dragon attackers.
Recommended Teams
High DPS Dragon Team
- Mega Rayquaza
- Rayquaza
- Garchomp
- Dialga
- Salamence
- Dragonite
Safer Fairy Team
- Togekiss
- Gardevoir
- Sylveon
- Primarina
- Granbull
- Clefable
Battle Strategy
- Bring Dragon or Fairy Pokémon.
- Dodge Spacial Rend and Draco Meteor if possible.
- Use Mega boosts to finish faster.
- 3–4 strong trainers can defeat Origin Palkia.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Origin Palkia (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Origin Palkia?
Its origin form provides a new raid challenge, requiring slightly different counters than the standard form, making every raid a fresh strategic exercise.
FAQ
Can Origin Palkia be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Palkia is available in Pokémon GO. The shiny version has a slightly pink hue.
What are best moveset of Origin Palkia?
Best moveset of Palkia are Dragon Tail which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Draco Meteor of 150 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Origin Palkia?
Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy type moves, Windy weather to boosts Dragon type moves.
What makes Origin Palkia strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Origin Palkia is one of the strongest Dragon-type raid bosses, but with proper Dragon and Fairy counters, it can be defeated efficiently.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Salamence Raid Guide, Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Origin Palkia efficiently, assemble a team of Dragon and Fairy Pokémon, consider weather boosts, and plan shield usage for high-damage moves like Draco Meteor. Small groups should rely on high-level counters, while large groups can overwhelm it with DPS-heavy setups. Focus on type advantages and optimal movesets for quick and safe raids.